1
as in health
the condition of being sound in body
she has the robustness of a woman half her age
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as in vigorousness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity
the relentless robustness of the city has always inspired writers and artists
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Recent Examples of robustness
Phosphorus is vital to root growth, and the more extensive the root system, the greater the capacity for absorbing water and minerals from the soil, increasing a plant’s overall robustness and readiness to flower.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
This high degree of symmetry enables performance gains across nearly all key robotics metrics, including trajectory tracking, energy efficiency, resilience to damage, robustness, and success in complex terrain navigation.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
The company also debuted a leaderboard for ranking generative AI models based on how their robustness against cybersecurity attacks.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Changes to school lunches These school nutrition directors were surveyed in October 2025, and since then, additional factors may threaten the robustness of school lunch programs.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Textile Exchange has published the first installment in a series of seven Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies aimed at improving the robustness and quality of environmental impact data for raw material production across the apparel, fashion and textile industries.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
This requires the preparation of a detailed application that outlines the equipment to be installed and compliance details such as electrical design and seismic robustness.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The England international credited Emery with giving him greater robustness to find a way out of ruts.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
This high degree of symmetry enables performance gains across nearly all key robotics metrics, including trajectory tracking, energy efficiency, resilience to damage, robustness, and success in complex terrain navigation.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
The company also debuted a leaderboard for ranking generative AI models based on how their robustness against cybersecurity attacks.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Changes to school lunches These school nutrition directors were surveyed in October 2025, and since then, additional factors may threaten the robustness of school lunch programs.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Textile Exchange has published the first installment in a series of seven Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies aimed at improving the robustness and quality of environmental impact data for raw material production across the apparel, fashion and textile industries.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
This requires the preparation of a detailed application that outlines the equipment to be installed and compliance details such as electrical design and seismic robustness.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The England international credited Emery with giving him greater robustness to find a way out of ruts.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robustness
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Singer Barry Manilow addresses recent health issues in a sneak-peek of his upcoming Good Morning America interview.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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Although she has been released from the hospital, she is expected to face a lifelong health battle associated with the injury to her kidney, the lawsuit states.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Clark is finally at full strength again after, hampered by a groin injury, played in only 13 games a year ago.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Smith, who had been the strength coach at American Heritage, was promoted to head coach of the football program.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Its 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR display offers extreme brightness, ProMotion fluid scrolling, and precise contrast control.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2026
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And, to a large extent, Chicago third baseman Miguel Vargas, who lost two battles with the brightness and paved the way for Bader’s game-changing grand slam.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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What that could look like in selecting a neighborhood and home is its access to quality local healthcare, to nature — especially walking or cycling trails and benches for relaxation — fitness amenities, healthy food selections, and gathering spaces for mental and social health.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Running, walking or strutting in your fabulous Pride attire are all encouraged at this inclusive event where fitness meets celebration.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The combination of physical activity and being in the great outdoors gives the body a boost of vitality.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Through workshops, brain-health nutrition and other innovative tools such as exergaming — interactive technology that combines exercise with gaming — residents can explore new ways to stay engaged and nurture continued vitality.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Forbes College Financial Grades are designed to assess a private not-for-profit college’s operational soundness and balance sheet health using the following ten measures.—
Matt Schifrin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Florida lawmakers passed stricter laws for structural soundness and greater condo board transparency.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
22 May 2026
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For example, the science fiction film genre often depicts a world that could be altered by time and advances in technology, whereas the musical film genre is full of songs and dances, spontaneity, exuberance, and romantic love.—
Tham Thi Nguyen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Each one works against the increase in value as the pros crush the over-exuberance, as represented by fat premiums that the amateurs create.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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The robot’s motions appear increasingly fluid as the session progresses, suggesting that the exercises are intended to test not only strength but also agility, reflexes, and real-time adaptation, reports Techeblog.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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Meet the most badass Dachshund Every sport needs a bad boy, and that extends to the world of canine agility competitions.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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“Robustness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robustness. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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